The diagram illustrates the process by which aluminium cans are recycled.
Overall, the process consists of 11 main stages, beginning with the collection of used cans and ending with the production of new ones.
In detail, the process starts with waste aluminium cans being collected and transported to a recycling facility. They are then sorted and cleaned to remove any contaminants. After cleaning, the cans are shredded into small pieces to make handling easier. These pieces are then melted in a furnace at high temperatures to form molten aluminium. The molten metal is poured into molds to create large blocks called ingots, which are then cooled and rolled into thin sheets. Finally, these sheets are cut and shaped into new aluminium cans, ready for use again, completing the recycling cycle.
